Status:

TERMINATED

Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Versus Lidocaine in Treating Masticatory Myofascial Face Pain Using Ultrasound and EMG Guided Techniques

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, Los Angeles

Conditions:

Face Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) prevents the release of acetylcholine in presynaptic terminals of the neuromuscular junction. It has been proposed to be effective in spastic conditions of the head and neck ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects are to have identifiable painful myofascial trigger points in the masseter, temporalis, and medial and lateral pterygoid muscles.
  • Subjects will be examined by the principle investigators to determine if the individual is a suitable candidate for the study, based on active trigger points and willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion

  • Pregnant woman will be excluded from participation as potential risk is noted in product label indications. Individuals over the age of 65 will be excluded per product label indications that reflect lack of data in individuals over age 65.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00992108

Start Date

October 1 2009

End Date

October 1 2010

Last Update

December 29 2016

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Westwood Associates

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90024